Reynolds · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Reynolds Butcher Paper plus Pitmaster Choice Foil Bundle
Lower concern; standard butcher paper and foil without confirmed PFAS.
Reynolds butcher paper and foil are bare or minimally coated common materials. No public PFAS claims or third-party verification available; standard food-contact packaging with moderate concern.
The safe swap
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Paper and aluminum foil, likely silicone or wax coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This bundle combines kraft paper (butcher paper) and aluminum foil, both common food-contact materials. Butcher paper is typically coated with silicone or food-grade wax on one side to resist moisture and grease, allowing safe contact with raw and cooked meat. Aluminum foil is pure metal with no intentional coatings in standard products. Neither material is designed to leach problematic substances under normal storage or moderate-heat cooking (below 400°F for foil).
The brand's record and disclosure
Reynolds is the dominant US brand in food wraps and has not disclosed specific PFAS content in butcher paper or foil products, nor has it issued formal certifications like compostability or heavy-metal testing for this line. No major recalls or safety violations specific to this bundle are on public record. Reynolds products are FDA-cleared for food contact, meaning they meet baseline migration and safety standards, though this does not rule out trace PFAS.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper and foil are among the lowest-concern food-wrapping options because they are not designed to hold liquids or high heat for extended periods like plastic containers. They avoid BPA, phthalates, and microplastic risks entirely. The trade-off is that aluminum foil can leach small amounts of aluminum in acidic or salty foods if direct contact is prolonged; butcher paper avoids this but may shed fibers if handled roughly.
If you buy it
Use foil for wrapping cooked foods, short-term storage, and oven use up to 400°F; avoid wrapping acidic foods (citrus, tomato, vinegar) directly in foil for more than a few hours. Use butcher paper for raw meat storage and as a liner for smoking or low-temperature cooking. Store both rolls in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture degradation. Replace either product if the coating shows visible wear, tears, or discoloration that suggests contamination.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Aluminum leaching (foil component)
Aluminum foil can release small amounts of aluminum into acidic, salty, or fatty foods, especially with prolonged direct contact or heating. Risk is minimal for typical wrapped storage (hours) but increases with tomato sauce, citrus, or vinegar-based marinades left on foil for days.
Coating degradation and fiber shedding (butcher paper)
Silicone or wax coatings on butcher paper can degrade or flake if repeatedly creased, exposed to moisture, or heated above 300°F. Shed coating particles are unlikely to cause harm in small amounts but represent a quality-control concern if visible.
Silicone or wax coating composition (butcher paper)
Reynolds does not publicly specify the exact formulation of coatings on its butcher paper. Standard food-grade silicone and wax are regulated and low-risk, but proprietary additives are not disclosed; no adverse events on record.
Contaminant transfer from recycled content
Butcher paper may contain recycled fiber; Reynolds does not publicly confirm recycled content percentage. Regulatory limits on contaminants in recycled food-contact paper are enforced, but full transparency is absent.
Migration of mineral fillers or processing aids
Both paper and foil may contain trace mineral fillers or processing aids (calcium carbonate, talc, etc.). No specific testing or complaints are on record for Reynolds products, and FDA migration limits apply at manufacturing.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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